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Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast

Jaime Fok and Freya Valerio
Romance
Fantasy
Project Hail Mary
Books
Goodreads Choice Awards
Fourth Wing
Blood Over Bright Haven
The Poppy War
The Will Of the Many
People We Meet On Vacation
The Lord Of the Rings
Magnolia Parks
Taylor Jenkins Reid
Ali Hazelwood
Asian Mythology
Crescent City
Character Study
The Poet Empress
Reading Slump
The Last Contract Of Isako

Two friends, two time zones, and a shared love of stories. We are Freya (from Australia) & Jaime (from Canada), book besties who are worlds apart. As lovers of fantas, and fiction - we'll dive into what we are reading, TBRs, book recs, and more! Join us as we bridge together our time zones, one chapter at a time 📚✨ Book Club: www.patreon.com/OnceUponaTimeZone IG: @onceuponatimezonepod htt... more

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Latest Episodes

Let's wrap up our June reading month & talk about what we're looking forward to in July!

Books Discussed:

Daughter of No Worlds - Carissa Broadbent

The Someday Garden - Ashley Poston

Dark Matter - Blake Crouch

Elodie and the Dark Lord - Ashley P... more

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We're back with our dual season TBRs! This time, our Summer and Winter TBRs as long distance book besties from Canada & Australia!

Books Discussed:

To Dream in Darkness - Ann Liang

Mistborn - Brandon Sanderson

Golden Son - Pierce Brown

The Brig... more

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We LOVE book bestie Madison Kait, and we also love books that make us cry. So this was just the PERFECT time to chat about how emotional we got over fiction. Hope you enjoy this episode!

Madison Kait:

www.tiktok.com/@lettersfrommads

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Are you in a reading slump? Let's chat about what our reading slumps look like, how we get out of slumps & also some reading slump book recs!

Books Discussed:

Into the Blue - Emma Brodie

Summer Island - Kristin Hannah

Yesteryear - Caro Claire Bur... more

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Recent Guests

Madison Kait
Book Festy, guest on the episode about cried-over books
Booktube/Book content creator
Episode: The Books That Made Us CRY 😭📚 (with @madisonkait) [EP#50]
Fonda Lee
New York Times bestselling author of the Green Bone Saga and The Last Contract of Isako
Author
Episode: Inside the Worlds of Fonda Lee 👀 | Green Bone Saga, The Last Contract of Isako, Breathmarked & More 📚 [EP#47]
Shen Tao
Author of The Poet Empress
Author, The Poet Empress
Episode: Inside the MUST-READ Fantasy That Will Break Your Heart 👀 | The Poet Empress with Shen Tao 📚 [EP#46]
Shannon J Spann
Debut author of A Stage Set for Villains; social media strategist; theater/acting enthusiast
Author, A Stage Set for Villains
Episode: This Fantasy World is Based on ACTING?! 🎭 (with Shannon J. Spann) 📚 [EP#39]
Ellen Catherine
A fellow BookTuber specializing in romance and romantasy
Ellen Catherine (BookTuber/Content Creator)
Episode: Exposing Our Bookish HOT TAKES with Ellen Catherine! 👀 (@ellencatherinebooks) 📚 [EP#35]
Emmy Rosam
Romanticy enthusiast and popular book reviewer
Content creator on social media platforms
Episode: The Ultimate Viral ROMANTASY Book Bracket with Emmy Rosam (@whatemmyreads)! 📚 [EP#31]
Sarah Mughal Rana
Author of debut fantasy novel, Dawn of the Firebird, and co-host of the On the Right Track podcast.
Once Upon a Time Zone Podcast
Episode: The Realities of Publishing a Debut Fantasy with Sarah Mughal Rana | Dawn of the Firebird 📚 [EP#21]

Hosts

Freya Valerio
Host of Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast; co-host and book lover with a global perspective from Australia.
Jaime Fok
Co-host of Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast; avid reader and content creator.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • 🩷

    Love this podcast! Keep up the great work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    halyatiaj
    Australia3 months ago
  • ❤️❤️

    Love you guys!! It’s the best part of my week, you to are so cozy love watching both your vids.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Isla Aitken
    Canada4 months ago
  • New fav cozy book pod 📚

    Found Jaime first and also started watching Freya this year, so I was so excited to see them start this podcast! It’s the perfect, cozy bookish podcast and both of them are so soothing to the soul 🫶🏼 this is my new fav podcast that I always look forward to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natalie H Lim
    Canadaa year ago

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Fans appreciate the broad book coverage and thoughtful recommendations.
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Listeners praise the cozy, welcoming tone and strong host chemistry.

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#78
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Inside the Worlds of Fonda Lee 👀 | Green Bone Saga, The Last Contract of Isako, Breathmarked & More 📚 [EP#47]
Q: How do you approach naming characters and places to ground the world?
Names are a powerful world-building tool; specific names evoke concrete imagery and hint at history and origin, helping readers instantly visualize and feel real the imagined world.
Inside the Worlds of Fonda Lee 👀 | Green Bone Saga, The Last Contract of Isako, Breathmarked & More 📚 [EP#47]
Q: How do you decide whether a project becomes a series or a standalone?
The decision hinges on the scope of the story and what naturally fits the idea; some stories work as standalone with focused world-building, others have potential for multiple books depending on narrative needs and structure.
Inside the Worlds of Fonda Lee 👀 | Green Bone Saga, The Last Contract of Isako, Breathmarked & More 📚 [EP#47]
Q: What is the best place to start for new readers curious about your work?
It depends on what the reader wants; Isako as a standalone is a great entry point, while Zero Boxer is a strong debut that's accessible but Jade City is best for a longer investment in the world.
Inside the MUST-READ Fantasy That Will Break Your Heart 👀 | The Poet Empress with Shen Tao 📚 [EP#46]
Q: What was your publishing journey like before The Poet Empress finally found a home?
Tao reveals writing eight unpublished books and viewing earlier manuscripts as learning artifacts that helped craft the eventual hit, emphasizing persistence.
Inside the MUST-READ Fantasy That Will Break Your Heart 👀 | The Poet Empress with Shen Tao 📚 [EP#46]
Q: How did you decide poetry would be the medium for magic in your world?
She describes poetry as a bite-sized emotional container that can deliver truth across space and time, with cultural homage to Chinese poetic tradition.

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Two book-loving friends across continents chat about what they're reading, recent releases, and upcoming reads, blending cozy banter with thoughtful book recommendations, seasonal TBRs, and author news. Episodes balance personal reading updates with wide-ranging discussions on fantasy and fiction, adaptations, and bookish culture, often weaving in travel, streaming, and creator life. A notable trait is the warm, inclusive vibe and easy chemistry between hosts, plus frequent guest discussions that bring expert perspectives on craft, publishing, and market trends. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who want relaxed, personable book talk with practical recommendations and a strong sense of community across time zones.

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